The Mclain Foundation (US)
Invitation OnlyTarrytown, New York · EIN 98-0685900 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$546K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$64,344
Total assets$30M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donmar Warehouse | London, UK | Arts | $126,328 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Educational | $100,000 |
| Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Educational | $100,000 |
| Women for Women International | London, UK | Educational | $87,707 |
| Felix Project | London, UK | Medical | $64,344 |
| Liger Charitable Foundation | Red Bank, NJ | Education | $30,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Social | $15,000 |
| West London Zone | London, UK | Educational | $12,709 |
| Jumby Bay Fund Inc | Camden, ME | Educational | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $546,088 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,811,423 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1,248,274 | 12 |
| 2021 | $1,358,701 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 98-0685900
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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